Commercial Finance Analyst (Supply Chain)

Lindt & Sprüngli (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Lindt South Africa is seeking a Finance Business Partner to the supply chain team. You will provide financial insights, maintain product costs and master data in SAP, and lead non-financial reporting efforts to support profitable growth.

Key duties include sustaining standard costs, assisting with item setup and NPD, supporting budget and COGS variance reviews, and delivering monthly COGS analyses. You will collaborate with the Head of Commercial Finance and other stakeholders across Retail and

Qualificações

• University degree and ideally studying towards the CIMA degree.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a finance analytical role.
• Strong sustainability knowledge or sustainability reporting.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP experience is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain standard costs in the ERP system and master data integrity.
• Set up new items in the ERP and support NPD processes.
• Assist with annual strategic plan, budget, and revisions to estimates for COGS.
• Review COGS variance monthly (PPV, efficiency, absorption).
• Analyze operating expenses for Supply Chain; support budget implementation.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support as needed.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Stakeholder engagement

Formação académica

University degree

CIMA in progress

Ferramentas

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Purpose

To be the Finance Business Partner to the supply chain team. To provide financial insights on supply chain activities and support decision making within the area. Conduct on-going performance analysis; provide recommendations and guidance for profitable growth. To lead the implementation of the non-financial reporting efforts at Lindt South Africa. To maintain product costs and controlling related master data within SAP. To prepare operations related reports and analysis including cost of goods calculation, inventory and distribution accounting for both Retail and Wholesale. To coordinate, implement and lead Non-Financial Reporting within Lindt South Africa. Implement updated regulatory and reporting requirements partnering with the Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain (80%) COGS Maintain integrity of standard costs in the ERP system, including annual review of all standard costs. Maintain integrity of controlling related master data in the ERP. Assist with the set-up of new items in the ERP and the NPD (New Product Development) Process. Support the Head of Commercial Finance for the annual strategic plan, budget process, and April and August revisions to financial estimates for COGS. Support the Head of Commercial Finance for Monthly Review of COGS variance (PPV, efficiency and over or under absorption). Supply Chain Provide support and analyze operating expenses of the Supply Chain function. Assist the budget process from preparation to implementation for the Supply Chain function, including Distribution, Operating Expense, 3rd party purchases and subcontracting (co-packing). Internal Reporting Ad-hoc support and assistance to finance / controlling team. Back-up support for TAGETIK reporting and month-end closing procedures. Prepare monthly COGS variance analysis and other Supply Chain related reports. Commercial Support Coordinate with Marketing and Operations costing simulations as part of the NPD (New Product Development) Process. Support business case presentation for Supply Chain projects. Assist with ad-hoc Business Analysis and Commercial Support as and when needed.

Non-Financial Reporting (20%)

Strong involvement and local lead of Non-Financial Reporting Define and implement the non-financial reporting process at Lindt South Africa in close collaboration with Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller. Responsible to inform about / forward group information to the adequate group of stakeholders. Act as first point of contact for Non-Financial Reporting for Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller and within the local organization. Coordinate local data collection / internal non-financial reporting Coordinate the internal non-financial reporting closings for Budget & Latest Estimates. Support Data Collector and Data Validator in the collection & review of relevant data and take over the coordination of local data collection process. Support the CFO in plausibility check of data. Act as a Data Validator for KPIs appointed by the CFO. Safeguard data submission deadlines for local Subsidiary defined by Group Controlling (defined in Non-Financial Reporting instructions) and adhere to principles set out in the non-financial reporting manual. Participate in group audit process if required. In case local audit processes are foreseen, act as first point of contact. Follow up on recommendations brought up by the Group / local auditor. Participate in non-financial budget and YE-review meetings. Non-Financial Reporting Regulations Keep track of latest developments in Reporting standards and local (country) legislations and assess impact on reporting. Attend NFR trainings and train the local organization on the training content (“train the trainer”). If necessary, inform the Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller about potential group-wide impact. Non-Financial Reporting Manual Participate in review rounds of the Non-Financial Reporting Manual and give feedback to the group. Participate in yearly update call of changes in the Manual coordinated by the group. Train local data collectors & validators as per Group requirements. Lindt internal Control System (LICS) for Non-Financial Reporting In cooperation with the dedicated LICS champion, define local application of group-defined standard controls. Perform defined LICS controls in line with description stored in BWise and adhere to principles set out in the non-financial reporting manual or coordinate the LICS control performance and testing together with the local LICS champion.

Personal Characteristics

Needs to have excellent attention to detail; A high level of interpersonal skills and ability to engage, communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders at all operational levels; Methodical and structured approach to tasks; Able to set priorities and clear targets; High flexibility; and Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business.

Skills and Competencies required

University degree and ideally studying towards the CIMA degree; A minimum of 2 years experience in a finance analytical role; Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; Experience in the area of Accounting/Controlling or internal / external audit with strong sustainability interest or sustainability (controlling and reporting) knowledge with strong affinity for data collection / numbers. Strong Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be an advantage.

Looking to grow your career in a dynamic, international setting?

Join the Lindt & Sprüngli Group! Together, we thrive to achieve our bold ambitions, powered by our purpose and unique culture of community and mutual support – rooted in a proud tradition, yet always evolving to stay ahead and set new standards. Across our diverse local teams, we think globally and act locally – empowering people to grow, take ownership and shape a sustainable future together. We are a responsible “employer of choice” who provides an inspiring people experience. Together, we build trust, drive innovation, and grow – as individuals and as a business. Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.